June 19, 2008 —
New Piezo Stage Controller Provides Better Trajectory Control for Nanopositioning Systems with up to 6 Axes
Piezo system specialist PI's new E-712 digital piezo stage controller was designed for the most demanding accuracy and dynamic-performance requirements of multi-axis piezo nanopositioning systems. Its highly modular design allows flexible configuration, easy upgradeability and adaptation to changing requirements in any scanning or positioning application.
May 15, 2008 —
PI News: E-861 Controller for NEXACT® Piezo Linear Motors
The new E-861 controller was designed for the simple setup and automation of NEXACT® piezo stepping linear motors. The E-861's core is based on the third generation Mercury(TM) controller series which stands out for its high performance, simple operation and low price.
May 15, 2008 —
E-712 - Modular Digital Piezo Controller System, 3 & 6 Axis
High-Speed Processor; up to 50 kHz Sensor Update Rate; Highly Stable 20-bit D/A Converters Real-Time Operating System for Excellent Trajectory Control Modular Design for Greatest Flexibility in Meeting Custom Requirements Auto-Calibrating from Stage ID-Chip for Interchangeability of Controller and Mechanics w/o Recalibration Flexible Interfacing: USB, RS-232 & Ethernet Optional High-Bandwidth Analog Inputs and Outputs
May 2, 2008 —
Piezo Ceramic Motors Keep Shrinking
Auburn, MA, April 2008 - PI's patented P-653 piezo motor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution. This true linear motor system (no conversion of rotation) consists of only 4 parts and can replace classical drive elements like miniaturized motor/lead screw systems or other linear motors, which P-653 outclasses with its speed of up to 200 mm/sec (8"/sec) and auto-locking feature.
March 24, 2008 —
Ceramic Replacement Actuators are Non-Magnetic, Vacuum Compatible, Fast
PI's new line of compact ceramic piezo motors & nanopositioning actuators replaces classical actuators & motion control components in precision motion control applications such as found in the semiconductor, photonics and nano-biotechnology. High-speed motors, high force actuators and zero-wear flexure designs are available.
March 6, 2008 —
Surface Metrology Benefits from Longer Travel Nanopositioning Stages
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment semiconductor leading manufacturer and photonics applications, has extended its PIHera® family of flexure-guided piezo nanopositioning stages, now offering record travel ranges to 1.8 mm.